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The Bourbon Show

The Bourbon Show is hosted by Steve Akley, Renee Howe and Jeremy Schell.  They cover the latest bourbon news, reviews, releases, upcoming events and interviews with people from around the industry.

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The Bourbon Show #46: Adam Stumpf, Owner/Distiller of Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery (Columbia, Illinois)

Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk to Adam Stumpf, the owner and distiller of Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery (stumpysspirits.com)

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Steve AkleyJuly 15, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #89 – Misleading Claims on Bourbon Labels

Steve, Jeremy and Renee discuss the claims on bourbon labels that have made national news recently. Are bourbon labels misleading claims helping create demand? We dig into that very subject on this show.

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Steve AkleyJuly 10, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #88 – Regular Buffalo Trace Bourbon is Now Allocated… Should We Care?

Steve, Jeremy and Renee discuss the fact in many markets the standard Buffalo Trace Bourbon is now allocated and whether or not consumers should care about it.

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Steve AkleyJuly 5, 2018
The Bourbon Show #45: Jason Brauner, Owner of Bourbons Bistro (Louisville, Kentucky)

Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk to Jason Brauner, owner of Bourbons Bistro, the best bourbon bar in the world (bourbonsbistro.com).

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Steve AkleyJune 30, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #87 – What is the Best “Celebrity” Bourbon?

Steve, Jeremy and Renee discuss the celebrity bourbons on the market and try to determine if one stands out as the best.

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Steve AkleyJune 25, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #86 – What State is the Second Best Bourbon Producer, After Kentucky?

Steve, Jeremy and Renee try to figure out what State is doing the best job of making bourbon after Kentucky.

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The Bourbon Show #44: Fred Minnick, Bourbon Author and Historian

Author Fred Minnick joins Steve, Renee and Jeremy in the studio to talk about bourbon, his career and his new book, Mead: The Libations, Legends and Lore of History’s Oldest Drink. Pick up your copy here: Fred’s Mead Book!

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Steve AkleyJune 14, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #85 – What Do You Do with Signed Bourbon Bottles?


Steve, Jeremy and Renee have a discussion about what to do with your signed bourbon bottles.

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Steve AkleyJune 12, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #84 – Who in Bourbon is Doing the Best Job in the Role of Master Distiller?

Steve, Jeremy and Renee have a discussion as to which person is doing the best job in the role of Master Distiller.

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The Bourbon Show #43: David Weglarz, StilL 630

Today on the show, Steve, Renee and Jeremy interview David Weglarz of StilL 630 in St. Louis (still630.com).

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The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #83 – Has the Category of “Value Bourbons” Changed?

Steve, Jeremy and Tracy explore whether or not the concept of Value Bourbons has changed during this bourbon boom.

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Steve AkleyMay 28, 2018Comment
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #82 – Paul Lojkovic’s Guide for the Normal Bourbon Drinker

Steve’s father-in-law Paul Lojkovic, challenges him, along with Jeremy and Tracy, to put together a guide for a normal bourbon drinker… not a bourbon snob.

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Steve AkleyMay 21, 2018
The Bourbon Show #42: Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller for Wild Turkey

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview the legendary Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller for Wild Turkey.

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Steve AkleyMay 15, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #81 – Is Blanton’s the First Casualty of the Bourbon Boom?


Steve, Jeremy and Tracy (filling in for Renee) discuss whether or not Blanton’s is a victim of the bourbon boom.

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Steve AkleyMay 11, 2018Comment
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #80 – Spring Bourbon Releases vs. Fall Bourbon Releases


Steve, Jeremy and Tracy (filling in for Renee) discuss whether spring releases or bourbon releases are better.

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The Bourbon Show #41: Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller for Brown-Forman

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview Brown-Forman’s new Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.

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Steve AkleyMay 1, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #79 – Freddie Johnson and His Family for the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) discuss the merits of getting Freddie Johnson and his family into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show.

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Steve AkleyApril 24, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #78 – The Bourbon Campout

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) talk about camping out to buy rare bourbons. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. 

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The Bourbon Show #40: Mike Veach, Bourbon Historian and Author

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame historian and author, Mike Veach (www.bourbonveach.com). Be sure to listen to the bonus content at the end of the show with Evan Haskill reading a back label from a featured bottle of bourbon. 

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Steve AkleyApril 15, 2018
The Bourbon Show Pint Size Edition #77 – The Three-Tiered Distribution System in Bourbon

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) take a look at the three-tiered distribution system in bourbon. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. 

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Steve AkleyApril 10, 2018
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ABV Network makes podcasts for bourbon, whiskey and beer enthusiasts, collectors, product makers, distillers, brewers, establishment owners and people like you. Our shows are hosted by Steve Akley, Stephanie McNew, Miss Beka Sue, Renee Howe and Jeremy Schell. Our cast of regulars includes: Della Fain, Katie Joyce, Susie Cousins, Dana the Dreamer 6, Kathy Kuhl, Wes Hardin, Lori Mangum, Lenny Eckstein, Luke Otero, Darren McRoy, Von Nieters, Tim Swiat, Gail the Snail, Jeff Endrizzi, Jim Goeken, Ryan Thompson, Bo Cumberland, Jason Brauner & Phil Kollin.

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